Description

The Australian Internships Professional Hospitality Program provides unique international training experience, designed for candidates pursuing a career in hospitality. All Hospitality Internships are award-wage-based professional training positions (AUD15 - AUD20 per hour). Previous experience and/or academic study within hospitality is a must for this program along with a high level of English.

The fields offered are food and beverage, front office, reception, house keeping and cookery. Interns with long term placements may be offered the possibility to gain extra unpaid training in alternative areas of the Island Resorts in order to meet academic and career objectives and ensure learning development. Internships vary in length; candidates can choose from 6, 9 or 12-month internships. All candidates must participate in a telephone interview prior to being accepted into the program.

Highlights

* Up to 12 months paid professional work experience in 4 and 5 star properties
* Opportunity for formalize alliances with International organisations
* Internationalize your resume
* Gain valuable experience in your academic field
* Obtain credit for your existing studies
* Develop workplace English skills
* Form alliances with international companies
* Gain recognition within your profession
* Improve your career options
* Develop an appreciation of the Australian work ethic and labour procedures

Qualifications

* Be between the age of 18-30
* Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
* Be a recent graduate within 24 months of course completion
* Prove a genuine interest in the internship program
* Minimum of 2 years tertiary education in hospitality
* Minimum 6 months full time experience with leading hotel chains
* Candidates need to prove that their experience has been; obtained on a continual basis with one property short stints at several properties is undesirable
* High communication skills
* Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry both domestically and internationally
* Flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of departments
* Flexibility and willingness to work in rural and remote locations

Intern Types

• Culinary Arts / Cooking
• Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

* The allocation of an Internship Program Supervisor A one on one contact providing support throughout the program;
* An individualised internship placement that is aligned to your objectives and capabilities;
* Monitoring and supervision. Your IPS will contact you every 2 to 4 weeks by phone or email throughout the period of your internship;
* Regular social/intern meetings held in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne;
* Monthly Intern Newsletters;
* 24 hour emergency support line;
* Certificate of Participation.

Salary/Pay

AUD15 - AUD 20 minimum per hour

Experience Required

yes

Minimum 6 months full time experience with leading hotel chains. Candidates need to prove that their experience has been obtained on a continual basis with one property  short stints at several properties is undesirable.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application
• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 months

Australian Internships's Mission Statement

Australian Internships is a well respected, specialist organisation committed to providing international and Australian students with international training, work experience and cultural exchange in an international business environment. It was established in recognition of a need to provide responsive on-the-job training to support international demand from universities and government agencies. It is committed to develop innovative and creative internship opportunities and deliver to Australian and international students, recent graduates and young professionals the best opportunities to gain practical work experience; further develop their professional skills and internationalise their careers in order to ensure professional progression in an increasingly global business environment.

Year Founded

1998